how can I get my 3yr old into commercials without a agent or paying those acting classes fees?

Answer 1

It really depends upon where you live. Here in LA, there are two websites you can use. actorsaccess.com and lacasting.com Both have commercial listings that include stuff for 3 year olds. It seems like you don't want to find an agent ( although I'm not sure why you wouldn't want an agent- a true agent is only going to take 10% of what your child makes and they can get you those auditions for the top SAG commercials), which is totally up to you. There are not a lot of agents that work with kids under 4, but there are some out there.

Actually, my son (4 mo old) and I just completed a quick 1 day commercial shoot that I booked from Actorsaccess.com It can happen.

Now, you mentioned classes? I'm not really sure what classes you would have a 3 year old take. I also have a 3 year old, and knowing the business, they want him just as he is, because at 3, they are not going to take a lot of direction, or really be able to "act", they are just going to be themselves and will be cast upon that natural character in them or their look.

Answer 2

First off, I hope you're not basing this frustration off a single audition. Everyone gets more no's than yes's, even the most fabulously talented and gorgeous performers. It's just the nature of the business; there's more actors than there are jobs. When you don't get cast, it isn't necessarily because they think you're not talented. When you're casting a show, there are a LOT of factors to weigh in, and you want to cast someone who's a good natural fit in each role; maybe your hair was too light, or you were too tall or too short when standing next to another actor they wanted, or any number of silly things you have no control over. And yes, casting directors greatly prefer to cast people who have a lot of experience. These people have proven that they can handle the workload and won't crack under pressure. It's sort of a risk to cast new talent, no matter how great they seem in the audition. And finally, I'm troubled by something you mention in your question: you say you're paying for an agent but not getting any jobs. Are you aware that the procedure for a legit agent to get paid is to take a percentage, usually around 15%, off what you get from a job they help you get? Any agent who tries to take money from you in any other way is scamming you. Run far, far away from them and anyone associated with them.

Answer 3

You can't, only an agent can submit your child, to casting directors for commercials. All actors must take classes, including kids. There is no easy way out, if you want your kid in acting. Acting is going to cost you thousands of dollars over the years.

Answer 4

Without an agent, you'll have to do research into open casting calls. You could also see if your local casting agency (not talent agency) has a registry where you could sign your kid up.